Start here. Grow here. Ready to lead a multidisciplinary design team and shape the future of water infrastructure?Join our dynamic Water team as a Lead Design Engineer / Design Manager, based in our North &amp; Midlands offices (Manchester, Leeds, Chesterfield &amp; Birmingham), with the benefit of our flexible hybrid working model.At AECOM, we’re at the forefront of delivering exceptional water programmes and projects through long-term partnerships with leading clients, including Wessex Water, Thames Water, Welsh Water, Severn Trent Water, South West Water, and international contractors.In this role, you’ll work on high-impact projects ranging from potable water and sewage networks to treatment works and flood mitigation schemes, covering all stages of design and delivery—from feasibility to construction, operation, maintenance, and asset management.Local and High-Profile ProjectsOur North &amp; Midlands team is engaged in some of the UK’s most high-profile, industry-leading infrastructure projects, as well as international programmes. Recent projects include:<ul><li>Wanlip Sewage Treatment Works (Leicestershire): Major upgrade delivering improved water quality.</li><li>Mansfield Strategic Flood Resilience Project (£76m): Largest Sustainable Drainage (SuDS) retrofit in the UK.</li><li>Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme: Technical advisor providing protection to over 1,000 homes and 470 businesses.</li><li>M54–M6 Link Road (Staffordshire): Flood risk and drainage consultancy.</li><li>Scottish Water Primary Designer 2027–2033: Leading water and wastewater infrastructure projects nationally.</li><li>International Flood Mitigation Works: Projects including Al Ula, Saudi Arabia.</li></ul>We also advise national and government clients such as Network Rail, DEFRA, and National Highways, providing design guidance and legislative support that keeps us at the forefront of the UK water industry.Here’s what you’ll do:<ul><li>Lead: Drive technical delivery of water, wastewater, and flood infrastructure projects, managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, value-added solutions throughout the design lifecycle.</li><li>Manage: Oversee key packages of work from concept to handover, interfacing with AECOM teams, clients, and suppliers to create seamless technical solutions.</li><li>Collaborate: Work closely with clients and AECOM partners to ensure stakeholder buy-in for solutions, contributing to AECOM’s wider technical capability and innovative approach.</li><li>Develop: Perform line manager duties and support the development of junior team members, managing their input to projects and mentoring them.</li></ul>If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Join our team, where we don’t just deliver infrastructure solutions—we safeguard human health and the environment. Follow our AECOM Water page on LinkedIn to stay updated on the impactful projects we’re delivering across the UK.Come &amp; Grow with Us. Become part of our dynamic Water business, which boasts around 700 experts across the UK &amp; Ireland. Collaborate with top-tier engineers and consultants to deliver a variety of captivating projects, from small initiatives to large-scale ventures, all the way from concept to completion.Why Join Us:<ul><li>Be part of a dynamic team that tackles challenging and impactful water projects.</li><li>Work alongside industry-leading professionals and thought leaders.</li><li>Engage in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.</li><li>Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.</li><li>Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.</li><li>Enjoy the flexibility to work in a way that fits your lifestyle while supporting a healthy work–life balance.</li></ul>

AECOM is the world&rsquo;s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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